Best Shidduch Crisis Podcasts (2025)

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Rav Hershel Schachter: It's Time to Stop: When Does a Halachic Ruling No Longer Apply? 49:50

3M ago49:50

49:50

Feb. 23, 2025 Video: https://vimeo.com/1059527856

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Rav Aryeh Lebowitz: What Should One Look for in a Shidduch? 35:01

3M ago35:01

35:01

Feb. 23, 2025, Bergenfield, N.J. Video: https://vimeo.com/1059551417

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From Wilton To Gaza - Alex & Julia 1:30:33

6M ago1:30:33

1:30:33

In this episode we get to hear the perspective of a true hero Julia Dachs. I gained a lot from this conversation and I hope you do too. Please reach out at [email protected] Music by friends_ojgBy Yaakov Goldsmith

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Palestinian Shidduch Crisis - Jeff Fantl 1:05:27

7M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

Jeff Fantl Abba of 5 boys, Husband of Devra the midwife, engineer at TriEye, and Negevist in Chativat Hayerden. It was awesome getting to sit down with Jeff and hearing his stories and perspectives. Hope you enjoy as much as we did. As always, send feedback! Who do you want on next? What questions do you want to ask? [email protected] o…

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Thank You For Your Service -Barr Solnik 1:02:33

7M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

In this second episode of Not For Heroes we talk with Barr Solnik about war, team dynamics, returning home, work and family. He is an inspiration and a personal role model of mine. Please enjoy :) Find us on Instagram @notforheroespodcast and feel free to reach out with any questions at [email protected] Music this episode from Zusha!…

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Permission To Feel 54:23

8M ago54:23

54:23

In the first episode of Not for Heroes, we sit down with Arky Staiman, an inspiring tour guide and combat soldier. We talk about his inspiring work, the emotional and mental challenges faced during war, and his journey of self-discovery and resilience amidst conflict. This was recorded in the field hence the quality 😂 Follow Arky on Instagram at is…

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Not For Heroes Introduction 2:49

8M ago2:49

2:49

This is a short introductory explanation of the podcast. Music provided by חברים משער יפו https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZeRm0CPKRFCk2SgaeJN9e?si=73a858ea0a084dd2By Yaakov Goldsmith

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Rav Mayer Twersky: Is There Room for Simcha Amidst Protracted Suffering? 27:48

9M ago27:48

27:48

TorahWeb.org Yom Iyun Sept. 15, 2024 Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst

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Rav Aryeh Lebowitz: What Went Wrong With Our Tefillos Last Year and How Can We Fix It? 36:49

9M ago36:49

36:49

TorahWeb.org Yom Iyun Sept. 15, 2024 Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst

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Rav Hershel Schachter: Personal Growth During National Crisis 29:28

9M ago29:28

29:28

TorahWeb.org event, Sept. 8, 2024, Fair Lawn, NJ

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Rav Zvi Sobolofsky: Simchas haChaim & Simchas haTorah in Difficult Times 38:17

9M ago38:17

38:17

TorahWeb.org event, Sept. 8, 2024, Fair Lawn, NJ

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Rabbi Mayer Twersky: Reflections on Shebud Malchios and Geulah: Past, Present and Future 35:48

1y ago35:48

35:48

April 7, 2024, Young Israel of West Hempstead

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Rav Aryeh Lebowitz: Can We Really Empathize With our Brethren in Israel? If Not, What Can We Do? 36:16

1y ago36:16

36:16

April 7, 2024, Young Israel of West Hempstead

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Reflections on American Society & the Future of American Jewry - Rav Twersky 33:59

1+ y ago33:59

33:59

TorahWeb.org Yom Iyun Dec. 24, 2023 Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst

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The Halachos of War: Whom to Draft, Civilians, Hostages, and More - Rav Schachter 46:18

1+ y ago46:18

46:18

TorahWeb.org Yom Iyun Dec. 24, 2023 Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst

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Rallying for Israel, Part Two - Rav Twersky 22:16

1+ y ago22:16

22:16

HKB"H put in place a two tiered system of nissim nistarim and natural hishtadlus, as described by the Ramban and Sefer Hachinuch. Can't circumvent it.

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War & Emunah - Rav Twersky 15:30

1+ y ago15:30

15:30

Torah commands us to act on a natural level, with emunah that HKB"H is poised to perform miracles.

1
Our Approach to Civilian Casualties in Gaza - Rav Twersky 44:11

1+ y ago44:11

44:11

Given on the way to Washington DC Nov. 14 Rally

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Rallying for Israel: The Halachic Perspective - Rav Twersky 8:55

1+ y ago8:55

8:55

The absolute halachic correctness of attending the Nov. 14 rally.

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The Shattered One's Closeness to Hashem - Rav Twersky 35:45

1+ y ago35:45

35:45

When an individual's or community's identity is shattered, they have "nothing left" but HKB"H, and come closer to Him.

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Defining the Evil of Chamas and its Supporters - Rav Twersky 8:49

1+ y ago8:49

8:49

The antisemitic and anti-civilization cabals on college campuses are not interested in truth, but other people in society are, and we should provide them with the truth.

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Not Becoming Desensitized to the Eis Tzara - Rav Twersky 27:13

1+ y ago27:13

27:13

- Eat on R"H not due to lack of eimas hadin, but despite it. Similarly, one can mostly go about his routine while identifying with the eis tzara in Israel, or r"l because he is becoming detached from it. - We must not slip into a mode in which we've acclimated to the eis tzara and our sense of it fades. If we feel ourselves becoming desensitized, w…

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Intuitive Natural Morality, the Hypocrisy and Evil of Some Reactions to the Massacre in Israel - Rav Twersky 20:35

1+ y ago20:35

20:35

Intuitive Natural Morality, the Hypocrisy and Evil of Some Reactions to the Massacre in Israel. Our efforts have to be as sustained as those of the Chayalim etc.

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Perspectives on the Massacre: Kiddush Hashem - Rav Twersky 21:05

1+ y ago21:05

21:05

What is contested in the war is yichud Hashem. Kiddush Hashem & chilul Hashem.

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Why Did Hashem Let the Massacre Happen? - Rav Twersky 19:02

1+ y ago19:02

19:02

Hamas's savagery. Limits of our understanding. Broader context.

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How Should We React to an Eis Tzara? (Hilchos Ta'aniyos, Perek 1) - Rav Twersky 47:01

1+ y ago47:01

47:01

the modality of tefillah in an eis tzara; pathways to teshuva; natural and metaphysical causes and remedies

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Religious Faith & Pride in Today's Increasingly Irreligious World - Rav Twersky 41:50

1+ y ago41:50

41:50

TorahWeb.org Yom Iyun, Sept. 4, 2023, Cong. Bnai Yeshurun, Teaneck, N.J.

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The "Secret Sauce" in Teshuva...and in All Mitzvos! - Rav Schachter 41:44

1+ y ago41:44

41:44

TorahWeb.org Yom Iyun, Sept. 4, 2023, Cong. Bnai Yeshurun, Teaneck, N.J.

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Dina D'Malchusa Dina: Paying Cash, Traffic Laws, Taxes, Backyard Camps - Rabbi Schachter 44:31

2y ago44:31

44:31

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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Mesorah and Change: Women Rabbis, Tznius - Rabbi Twersky 36:18

2y ago36:18

36:18

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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The Role of Eretz Yisroel in Our Lives - Rabbi Twersky 40:22

2y ago40:22

40:22

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

1
Shaylas Regarding our Visits and Moves to Eretz Yisroel - Rabbi Schachter 50:33

2y ago50:33

50:33

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

1
What Would My Rebbe Say & Do? - Rabbi Lebowitz 37:22

2y ago37:22

37:22

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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When Can I Ignore the Rabbi? - Rabbi Schachter 38:14

2y ago38:14

38:14

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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Are There Limits to Love? For Kids? Parent? Spouse? Others? - Rabbi Twersky 34:45

2+ y ago34:45

34:45

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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Orthodox & Single - Rabbi Lebowitz 34:30

2+ y ago34:30

34:30

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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The Dos and Don'ts of Shidduchim - Rabbi Schachter 34:03

2+ y ago34:03

34:03

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

1
How Machlokes is Ruining America, and Can Ruin Us or Sustain Us - Rabbi Twersky 35:58

2+ y ago35:58

35:58

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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Spiritual Resilience In a Crazy World- Rav Lopiansky 50:38

3y ago50:38

50:38

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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Rising Above the Bottom Line: Balancing Financial Gain & Being a Mensch - Rabbi Schachter 26:29

3y ago26:29

26:29

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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The Key To Good Communication with guest Jim Van Allen 38:22

3y ago38:22

38:22

Originally aired on Jason's You Winning Life Podcast Dr. Jim Van Allan is an accomplished speaker and trainer for schools and organizations across the country. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies with Keiser University. Dr. Van Allan is the host of the hit podcast 'Communicate To Motivate' which focuses on different areas of communicati…

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Building & Sustaining A Dedicated Committed Relationship with Dr. Scott Stanley 56:31

3y ago56:31

56:31

Originally aired on Jason's You Winning Life Podcast, this episode is a must listen to anyone trying to build a healthy relationship. Premarital cohabitation has consistently been found to be associated with increased risk for divorce and marital distress in the United States. Two explanations for this "cohabitation effect" are discussed: selection…

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Where Are We Failing Our Children? What Can We Do About it? - Rabbi Neuburger 35:02

3+ y ago35:02

35:02

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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Where Are We Failing Our Children? What Can We Do About it? - Rabbi Lebowitz 33:30

3+ y ago33:30

33:30

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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Halacha's Traditional Approach to Vaccines and All Medical Issues - Rabbi Schachter 43:19

3+ y ago43:19

43:19

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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The Torah Approach to Living in Galus and Dealing with Secular Governments - Rabbi Lopiansky 40:53

3+ y ago40:53

40:53

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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Emotional Infidelity-Part 1 37:00

3+ y ago37:00

37:00

We are back!! Yes, it's been a while but we can happily blame Chava for getting married since our last episode! Chava and Jason open up the conversation about understanding "Emotional Infidelity" through each stage of relationships from dating to marriage. Of course, we talk about co-dependence, healthy boundaries and what's needed to navigate the …

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It All Starts With Bein Adam Lachaveiro - Rabbi Schachter 47:28

3+ y ago47:28

47:28

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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Suffering, Teshuva, and Lasting Change: Approaching Yom Hadin After Communal Tragedies - Rabbi Willig 41:10

3+ y ago41:10

41:10

Videos of these shiurim can be found on torahweb.org

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Ep. 8- Solving the Jewish Divorce (Get) Issue with guest Keshet Starr, CEO of ORA 55:41

4y ago55:41

55:41

Keshet Starr is the CEO of @oraagunot, a Nonprofit Organization that focuses on eliminate abuse from the Jewish divorce process. We discuss the Jewish Marital (Halachic) Pre and Post-nup agreements as well as navigating the process of divorce. ORA works within the parameters of Jewish law and civil law to advocate for the timely and unconditional i…

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